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Angina, Lipid Lowering, Anti-arrhythmics, Nutritional Support
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Pharmacology
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03/07/2014

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Term
Angina Pectoris Def
Definition
a clincial syndrome caused by insufficient O2 to the heart and is characterize by chest 'pain'. demand>supply
Term
Character of Angina
Definition
Dull, heavy, squeezing substernal chest pain; GRIPPING, HEAVINESS, PRESSING, BORING, CHOKING, OR SQUEEZING
Term
where does angina radiate
Definition
left shoulder and arm
Term
what usually causes angina pectoris
Definition
coronary atherosclerosis. demand>supply
Term
drugs for angina work in one of 2 ways
Definition
Increase or improve myocardial oxygen supply
Or, decrease myocardial oxygen demand
Term
types of angina
Definition
CLASSICAL or STABLE angina
UNSTABLE angina
PRINZMETAL or VARIANT angina
Term
things that worsen angina
Definition
ADVANCING AGE
HIGH SERUM CHOLESTEROL
HYPERTENSION
EKG abnormalities
CIGARETTE SMOKING
DIABETES MELLITUS
Term
how do cigarettes worsen angina?
Definition
increase heartrate, vasoconstrict
Term
treatment of choice for angina
Definition
drug therapy
Term
lifestyle modifications to treat angina
Definition
Avoid precipitating factors such as HEAVY MEALS, EMOTIONAL UPSETS, AND EXPOSURE TO EXTREMES IN TEMPERATURES
Beverages containing caffeine, coffee, teas or colas
Term
life style modifications for angina cont.
Definition
Strenuous exercise should be avoided
SMOKING should be stopped
Hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia, anemia, hyperthyroidism(causes arry), and arrhythmias should all be appropriately controlled
Term
3 goals of treating angina
Definition
1. The symptomatic relief of angina pain
2. The prevention of anginal attacks
3. Control of risk factors
Term
who has the worst prognosis
Definition
>60 women with unstable angina
Term
how do nitrates work at a gross level to treat angina?
Definition
decrease the amount of work your heart has to do by slowing it
Term
how do beta blockers work at a gross level to treat angina?
Definition
vasodilation
Term
what do nitrates do?
Definition
relaxing smooth muscle (vascular, GI, Uterine, bronchial) causing vasodilation (venous circ.>arterial)
Term
what happens in the venous circ during vasodilation?
Definition
pooling of blood in the peripheral veins, decreased right heart return, decrease work
Term
what happens in the arterial circ. during vasodilation
Definition
reduced systemic vascular resistance and decreased pressure for the left ventricle to work against
Term
how do nitrates work on coronary vessels?
Definition
Dilates healthy segments
Term
how long do nitrates take to work?
Definition
Usually relieves pain within 3 minutes in up to 75% of the population,
And within 4 to 15 minutes in a further 15%of the population
(so 90% in 15 minutes)
Term
air's effect on nitrates
Definition
destroys it. replace every three months.
Term
Nitrates metabolism
Definition
significant first pass effect. most destroyed by the Gi tract in 40 mins
Term
forms of nitrates
Definition
sublingual tabs,oral tabs, transdermal patch, ointment
Term
sublingual nitrate tabs
Definition
nitrostat
Term
oral nitrate tabs
Definition
nitroglycerin capsules (Nitrobid) Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMO) dinitrate, (ISORDIL)- last longer
Term
Transdermal Nitroglycerin
Definition
Transderm-Nitro, nitrodur
-tolerance
-take patch off before defibrilation
Term
how to avoid tolerance to nitrates
Definition
drug free period
Term
how to dose nitrates
Definition
take one sublingually, if persists after 5 mins, take another. after 3, go to ER
Term
what is a very affective diet program for angina?
Definition
ornish- vegan like, with exercise
Term
side effects from nitrates
Definition
***HEADACHES*** (49%)
dizziness
syncopal episodes
flushing
rash?
Term
how to treat angina step by step
Definition
1. correct aggravating factors
2. Control comorbidities
3. prevent attacks with NTG
Term
three drug classes used for angina
Definition
Nitrates
Beta Blockers
CCBs
Term
CAD and death
Definition
1/4 deaths, women >60, men >40
Term
lowering cholesterol's effect on coronary events
Definition
For every 1%reduction in cholesterol there is a 2% reduction in the frequency of heart attacks or other coronary events
Term
LDL role in cholesterol
Definition
transport the majority of serum CHOL and supply most of the CHOL found in atherosclerotic plaques
Term
HDL role in cholesterol
Definition
transport CHOL from body tissues to the liver, where it is eliminated or re-used (higher HDL hasnt been proven good yet)
Term
NCEP initial cholesterol screening recommendations
Definition
Begin at age of 20
Repeated every 5 years
Screening should include serum cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol
Term
Further analysis of cholesterol should be done if
Definition
1. CHOL is greater 240 mg/dl
2. HDL is less then 35 (40)
3. CHOL >200 mg/dl in a patient with 2 or more risk factors for CAD
Term
Personal Risk factors for CAD
Definition
Men >45 yo
Women >55 yo
premature menopause w/o ER therapy
Cigarette smoking
Hypertension
Diabetes
HDL < 35 mg/dl
Term
Negative? Risk factors (good thing)
Definition
HDL CHOL >60mh/dl
(counts as 2)
Term
Risk factors for CAD family history
Definition
Family history of MI or sudden death before 55 yo in a male 1st degree relative or Before age 65 in female 1st degree relative
Term
NCEP Guidelines for LDL
Definition
<100 Optimal
100-129 Near Optimal
130-159 Borderline high
160-189 High
>190 Very High
Term
When do you do something about someones LDL?
Definition
When it is high or very high, >160
Term
NCEP guidelines for total Cholesterol
Definition
<200 Desirable
200-239 Borderline
>240 High risk
Term
total cholesterol: HDL ratio
Definition
>5 is bad
Term
NCEP guidelines for HDL
Definition
<40 Low (undesirable)
>60 High (desirable)
Term
NCEP guidelines for Triglycerides
Definition
<150 Normal
150-199 Borderline high
200-499 High
>500 Very High
Term
How to Increase HDL
Definition
Exercise
Cessation of smoking
Weight reduction
Term
How to Decrease LDL
Definition
Decrease saturated fat intake
Maintain good body composition BMI<25
Increase dietary fiber
Increase aerobic exercise
Term
First line Lipid Lowering Drugs
Definition
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Niacins
Statins
Fibric Acid Derivatives
Term
Bile Acid Sequestrant Examples
Definition
Cholesytramine (Questran)
Colestipol
Colesevelam (Welchol)
Term
Bile Acid Sequestrants and GI
Definition
Not absorbed into GI so there are not a lot of GI side effects
Term
Bile Acid Sequestrants MOA complex terms
Definition
Anion exchange agents which bind bile acids in the intestinal lumen
Liver converts hepatocellular cholesterol into bile acids
Upregulation of LDL receptor synthesis and the uptake of circulating LDL-C thus lowering levels
Term
Bile Acid Sequestrants MOA in simple terms
Definition
bile acids bind to sequestrants, you poop, your body secretes more that can bind.
Term
Bile Acid Sequestrants S/E
Definition
N, early satiety, bad taste (candy bar), Drug interaction (take two hours before or two hours after)
Term
Doses of bile acid sequestrants and affect on LDL
Definition
5g decreases 15%
10g decreases 23%
15g decreases 27%
Term
Niacin MOA
Definition
Increases HDL. Also reduces the production of VLDL particles by the liver because LDL is a VLDL degradation product, reducing VLDL particles also lowers the LDL-cholesterol levels.
Term
Side Effects of Niacin
Definition
***LIVER TOXICITY***, flushing sensation, itching, HA, increased uric acid (gout), PUD, hyperglycemia, prostaglandin inhibitor
Term
How to decrease side effects of niacin
Definition
take an asprin 15-30 mins before taking
Term
how to dose niacin
Definition
start low, go slow up to 250 mg, then switch to sustained released (watch for liver toxicity)
Term
Niacin effect on HDL, LDL, triglicerides
Definition
HDL increases Most effective for this
LDL decreases
TRGL decreases (therefore good for pts with high triglycerides)
therefore decrease in total cholesterol
Term
What is Niacin?
Definition
vit. B3. it is a water soluable B vitamin and may decrease the risk of MI but not as well as statins.
Term
Niacin Examples
Definition
Niaspan (Rx)
niacin (OTC)
Term
Common Statin Examples
Definition
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Prevastatin (Pravachlor)
Simvistatin (Zocor)- more potent, more S/E
Term
simvistatin (Zocor)
Definition
more potent, more S/E. Myopathies because of decreased CoQ10
Term
fluvastatin (Lescol)
Definition
as you increase the dose, plateu
Term
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Definition
Best agent for affect on HDL LDL and TRGLY
Term
pitavastatin (Livalo)
Definition
Me too drug
Term
Mechanism of Action of the STATINS
Definition
Statins competitively inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting HMG CoA to mevalonate in an early step in the biosynthetic pathway of cholesterol
Term
Statins effect on CHOL
Definition
most dramatic affect on lowering LDL (will get <100) and triglycerides and increases HDL
Term
Statins S/E
Definition
well tolerated. some liver impairment (jaundice-get LFTs before starting) Myopathy due to decreased levels of CoQ10, can see increased myop. with other drugs.
Term
How to take Statin
Definition
at bedtime or with last meal
Term
Endogenous HDL?
Definition
inhibits cholesterol synthesis on the body?
Term
Mechanism of Action of FIBRIC ACID DERIVATIVES
Definition
Increases the activity of the enzyme, LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE, thus reducing TriG levels by increasing VLDL and IDL catabolism
Also reduce the secretion of VLDL from the liver, reduce the biosynthesis of Chol, and promote the secretion of Chol in the bile to a lesser extent
Term
Fibric Acid Derivatives and Statins
Definition
studies show no improvement as a combo
Term
S/E of Fibric Acid Derivatives
Definition
myopathies, cholesterol gall stones
Term
OTC products for decreasing cholesterol
Definition
garlic and Omega 3
Term
Garlic effect on body
Definition
decreases Cholesterol, decreases BP, antiplatelet
Term
omega 3 effect on body
Definition
antiarrythmic, greases joints
Term
good combo of meds to decrease CHOL
Definition
Bile acid sequestrant with a Statin
Term
Automaticity
Definition
Ability of a group of cells to spontaneously polarize and cause as action potential
Term
Conduction
Definition
Spread of an electrical impulse thru excitable tissue.
Term
Depolarization
Definition
Sudden surge of charged particles across a membrane which cancels out the resting membrane potential to produce an action potential
Term
Repolarization
Definition
The process by which the membrane returns to the resting potential
Term
Refractoriness
Definition
The time of recovery needed for a cell that has just transmitted an impulse. During this time a normal stimulus will not bring about excitation of the cell.
Term
Phase 0 dependent on...
Definition
Na and Ca
Term
What occurs during Phase 0
Definition
Rapid depolarization

Sudden depolarization after a threshold is reached
Term
What occurs during Phase 1
Definition
rapid repolarization may be produced by the cessation of sodium exchange

Early rapid repolarization
Term
What occurs during Phase 2
Definition
The plateau of the action potential

Plateau maintained mostly by calcium flow and chloride flow
Term
What occurs during Phase 3
Definition
Repolarization of the cell
Late rapid repolarization
Produced by potassium moving out of the cell
Late rapid repolarization
Term
What happens during phase 4
Definition
Spontaneous depolarization produced by a sodium leak
Slow depolarization
Automaticity occurs when the depolarization hits a threshold around -55mV
Term
Disturbances of Impulse Formation that cause arrhythmias
Definition
1.Abnormal rate of SA node firing sinus bradycardia or tachycardia
2. Dominant discharge from ectopic pacemakers
Term
Disturbances of Impulse Conduction that cause arrhythmias
Definition
1. Slowing or blocking of the normal cardiac impulse at various points in the conduction system (ischemia, impulse has to go around)
2. Reentry of the impulse into a responsive area of the myocardium as a result of unidirectional block
Term
Co factors that cause arrhythmias
Definition
1. Electrolyte imbalances
2. Myocardial ischemia and scarring
3. Neurohormonal; Autonomic NS, Thyroid hormones
4. Toxins (caffeine)
Term
Arrythmias originating above the bundle of HIS
Definition
Supraventricular arrythmias
Term
types of supraventricular arrhythmias
Definition
sinus brady
sinus tachy
PSVT
Atrial flutter
Atrial fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Premature atrial contractions (PACs)
Term
arrhythmias originating below the bundle of HIS
Definition
ventricular arrhythmias
Term
types of ventricular arrhythmias
Definition
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Term
Conduction blocks listed separately based upon
Definition
their level or location
Term
Supraventricular site of heart block e.g
Definition
1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree AV block
Term
ventricular sites of heart block
Definition
right or left bundle branch block
Term
Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Classification system
Definition
Vaugh-Williams classification
Term
Class 1 Vaugh-Williams Drugs
Definition
sodium channel blockers further subdivided into class IA, IB, and IC.
Term
sodium channel blockers subclasses are differentiated by...
Definition
their effects on the sodium channel
Term
Class 1-A and sodium
Definition
moderate blocking potency
Term
Class 1-A antiarrhythmic Examples
Definition
Quinidine sulfate and gluconate salts
Procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR)
Disopyramide (Norpace, Norpace CR)
Term
Class 1-B and Na
Definition
lowest Na blocking potency
Term
Class 1-B antiarrhythmic examples
Definition
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Mexiletine (Mexitil)
Tocainide (Tonocard)
Term
Class 1-C and Na
Definition
highest Na blocking potency
not used for arrhythmias anymore
Term
Class 1-C antiarrhythmic Examples
Definition
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Moricizine (Ethmozine)
Term
Class 2 Vaugh-Williams Drugs and how do they work?
Definition
Beta blockers. depresses phase 4 depolarization. inhibit sympathetic NS stim.
Term
Class 2 antiarrhythmic drug examples
Definition
Acebutalol (Sectral)
Esmolol (Brevibloc)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Term
Class 3 Vaugh-Williams Drugs and how do they work?
Definition
Potassium channel blockers. Produce a prolongation of phase 3 (repolarization)
Term
Class 3 antiarrhythmic drug Examples
Definition
Amiodarone Cordarone)
Sotalol (Betapace)
Bretyllium (Bretylol)
Dofetilide (Tikosyn)
Term
Class 4 Vaugh-Williams Drugs and how do they work?
Definition
Calcium channel blockers. Depress phase 4 depolarization. Lengthen phases 1 and 2
Term
Class 4 antiarrhythmic examples
Definition
Verapamil (Isoptin, Calan)
Diltiazem(Cardizem)
Term
Examples of Unclassified agents
Definition
Atropine
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Dronedarone (Multaq)
Term
common drugs that cause arrhythmias
Definition
allegra >BID, Macrobids
Term
Use of atropine
Definition
given IV. sinus brady
Term
how does atropine work?
Definition
anticholinergic promotes conduction through AV and increased HR
Term
use of adenosine
Definition
IV, short acting. converts PSVT to NSR.
Term
how does adenosine work?
Definition
naturally occuring nucleoside which is present at all the cells in the body. Slows conduction through AV and restores NSR
Term
use of dronedarone
Definition
derivative of amiodarone, for A fib
Term
contraindication for dronedarone
Definition
CHF esp on Dig= 2x higher death rate
Term
dronedarone s/e
Definition
NVD stomach pain, heartburn, weakness, rash, itching, redness, SOB, chest tightness, swelling of legs, slowed HR, syncope
Term
atropine s/e
Definition
dry mouth, thirst, blurred vision, constipation
Term
quinidine class, origin and uses
Definition
Class 1A. alkaloid from cinchoma bark. effective for atrial and V. arrhythmias. **treats malaria**
Term
quinidine's therapeutic index
Definition
narrow 2-5mcg/ml
Term
quinidine gluconate why? forms?
Definition
less GI s/e
IV-painful
IV- less reliable
Oral- usually
Term
quinidine GI s/e
Definition
NVD anorexia
Term
quinidine cardiovascular s/e
Definition
1st degree av block, V tach, V fib, asystole, pacemaker suppression, decrease BP and CO, *quinidine syncope*
Term
quinidine's immune s/e
Definition
hypersensitivity rxn, cinchonism
Term
cinchonism
Definition
fever, maculopapular rash, thrombocytopenia
Term
quinidine and dig
Definition
have to drop the dose because it increases its concentration
Term
quinidine and antacids
Definition
can cause increase in quinidine levels
Term
quinidine and warfarin
Definition
QRS widening. if:
>25%- toxic effects
>50%- v fib
Term
procainamide class, half life
Definition
class 1A
3 hours, but also available sustained release
Term
procainamide s/e
Definition
**arrhythmias, SLE** GI distress, hypotension, vent conduction disturbances
Term
procainamide and SLE
Definition
29% get it.
sx: arthralgias, myalgias, fever, pleuritis, pericarditis, butterfly rash
+ANA (80%) +LE prep
Term
disopyramide class, properties
Definition
Class 1A, anticholinergic
Term
disopyramide s/e
Definition
dry mouth, urinary hesistancy, constipation, blurred vision.
Term
what patients do you want to avoid disopyramide in?
Definition
elderly bc of anticholinergic
CHF bc inotropic and vasoconstriction
Term
lidocaine class and use
Definition
class 1B, for vent arrhythmias
Term
lidocaine distribution
Definition
biphasic
1. kidney lung liver heart highly perfused
2. redistributed to muscle and adipose
Term
lidocaine s/e
Definition
CNS: drowsy, dizzy, tinitus, tremors, seizures
Cardiac
Term
what drugs are not good given orally due to first pass metabolism
Definition
Class 1B. Lidocaine, tocainide, mexiletine
Term
tocainide s/e
Definition
pulmonly fibrosis, agranulocytosis, leukopenia
Term
Class 2 drugs used for what? how are they given?
Definition
atrial or vent arrhythmias, given oral or IV
Term
s/e of class 2 drugs
Definition
hypotension, and LV failure
Term
what type of agent is better for COPD pts?
Definition
class 2 selective BB?
Term
Amiodarone class, form, and use
Definition
class 3, oral/IV. used for uncontrollable, life-threatening vent arrhyth, supravent arrhythmias (A fib), use for Code situations
Term
whats great about amiodarone
Definition
reduction in death rate of patients with complex vent arrhythmias after MI
Term
amiodarone s/e
Definition
corneal microdeposits (visual deficits)
photosensitivity
pulm toxicities
blue-gray pseudocyanosis
neuro symptoms
thyroid s/e
increased transaminases
coronary vasodilation
Term
amiodarone half life
Definition
long, therefore s/e for a long time.
Term
sotalol class, uses
Definition
class 3. (non selective BB and KCB)
for lifethreatening vent arrhyth
or supravent arrhyth
or complex arrhyth
(similar to amiodarone)
Term
sotalol s/e
Definition
profile similar to BB: HA fatigue, depression.

*pro-arrythmic* in 4-5%
Term
dofetillide class, use
Definition
Class 3, convert Aflutter/fib to NSR or maintain NSR in these patients
Term
whats special about dofetillide
Definition
have to apply for license through the company
Term
dofetillide s/e
Definition
Torsade de Pointes : vent arrhyth
HA, chest pain, dizzy
VD, seating, loss of appetite, increased thirst
Term
bretylium class and use
Definition
Class 3, last resort, vent arrhyth in ICU
Term
bretylium biphasic response
Definition
1. increased BP and HR after initial infusion
2. decrease in BP and HR 30 min later
Term
why enteral feeding?
Definition
*dysphagia secondary to stroke*
obstruction (esophageal)
Term
enteral feeding timing mechanisms??
Definition
Bolus- over 4 hours via syringe
Intermittent- bag over ~hour
COntinuous- feeding pump, bedridden
Term
types of enteral feeding
Definition
NG tube, G-tube, J-tube
Term
enteral feeding s/e and prevention
Definition
aspiration- HOB 30* bolus 90
D- not too fast or too concentrated
hyperglycemia
electrolyte imbalances
vitamin deficiencies
Term
osmotic enteral feeding examples
Definition
Isomil, Osmolite, Jevity (fibrous)
Term
j-tube feeding examples
Definition
Vivonex, Vital
Term
COPD enteral feeding
Definition
Pulmocare- fat calories better tolerated by COPD pts
Term
Kidney patient enteral feeding
Definition
Nephro- essential AA are better utilized
Term
Hepatic patients enteral feeding
Definition
HepaticAid- branched chain AA
Term
Peripheral IV nutrition how long?
Definition
no longer than 2 weeks, change site q2D
Term
Peripheral IV nutrition Osmolarity
Definition
<1000, fat via Y-site decreased osmolarity 300mOsm
Protects veins
Term
peripheral IV nutrition contents?
Definition
protein sparing (procalamine)
dextrose 10%
Term
central IV nutrition timing, and fat
Definition
long term, fat twice weekly to avoid deficiency
Term
central IV nutritional lines
Definition
PICC, Hickman, broviac
Term
macronutrients in TPN
Definition
Protein (AA solutions)
Carb (dextrose)
Far (Intralipid)
Electrolytes
Term
Electrolytes in TPN
Definition
NaCl, KCl, K/NaPO4, K/Na acetate, mag sulfate
Term
whats in TPN thats converted to bicarb to Tx acidosis
Definition
K/Na Phosphate/acetate
Term
Trace elements in TPN
Definition
Z, Cu, Chromium, Manganese, Selenium, molybdenium, cadium
Multivitamins, Fe, vit K, H2RA/PPI, heparin
Term
what trace element is used for
1. hair loss
2. chielosis
3. cardiomypoathies
Definition
1,2 Zinc
3 Selenium
Term
nutritional evals
Definition
Marasmus v Kwashikor
Body weight v somatic proteins
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